The Foster Greatness Community
Foster Greatness is creating a community, created by and for individuals directly impacted by the foster care system. Whether you're looking for resource support, a community with like-minded individuals, or a place to connect with other advocates - we're here to welcome you.
How It Works
Create Your Free Account
Sign up in less than 2 minutes with just your name and email. No credit card required, and your information is kept private.
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Complete Your Profile
Tell us about yourself so we can personalize your experience and connect you with relevant resources and community members.
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Explore Resources & Connect
Access our Resource Finder, join community discussions, attend events, and connect with Resource Specialists for personalized support.
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Our Community in Action
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Advocacy & Policy Work
We hostly monthly conversations with Foster Care Alumni’s of America (FCAA) to discuss meaningful conversations revolving around foster care policies.
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Community Building Events
We host quarterly events that are focused on community building for individuals with lived experience. We’ve cooked meals together, had open-mic nights, paint nights and more!
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Healing Circles
Our Healing Circles provide a gentle and supportive space for foster care alumni to connect and share. Find strength in community and be heard by peers who understand. Your story is safe here.
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Learning Workshops
Led by experts, these workshops cover essential topics—from financial literacy to career development—to help you navigate your future with confidence. Join us to learn, grow, and build your personal and professional toolkit.
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Panel Discussions
Our Panel Discussions bring together key leaders, seasoned professionals, and advocates with lived experience to tackle the most important issues facing our community.
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Storytelling
Your story matters. Our "Thriver Stories" series provides the stage for foster care alumni to share their powerful journeys. This is a space for authenticity, courage, and raw honesty, where speakers and listeners can connect on a deeper level.
Resource Support
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Local Resource Finder
Get connected to the support you deserve! Our new Resource Hub is a free, one-stop tool for current and former foster youth to instantly find benefits and resources.
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One-on-One Custom Support
Our Resource Specialists collaborate with you to understand your unique situation and identify tailored solutions, whether you’re seeking scholarships, rent assistance, food aid, or other resources.
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One Simple Wish
Foster Greatness proudly partners with One Simple Wish. Through our community, individuals with foster care experience can connect with our Resource Specialists to determine their eligibility to submit a wish.
Our Community Values
Foster Greatness is providing accessible, authentic connections and support by creating a lived experience-led platform.
LEx Guided/Lead
We believe those with direct experience in the foster care system should lead the way in creating solutions and support systems. Every decision, resource, and initiative is guided by the voices and wisdom of those who have lived this journey.
Innovation
Through cutting-edge technology and creative solutions, we're reimagining how support systems work, creating lasting connections that grow with you throughout your life.
Empowerment
Through our podcasts, events, and community platform, we amplify voices that need to be heard and provide the tools and support needed to create lasting change.
Access the Foster Greatness App
Available on Apple, Google Play & Desktop
Voices from the Community
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Foster Greatness has been life-changing for both me and my son. Before joining this community, I often felt like I was navigating healing, parenting, and life’s challenges on my own. But from the moment I connected with Foster Greatness, I felt something I hadn’t felt in a long time: seen, heard, and understood.
Taylor R.
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What Foster Greatness offers is so much more than a resource hub but it’s a community built on empathy, empowerment, and real-world impact. Their app connects you with job prep, legal help, mentorship, and so much more. Including consistent, inclusive celebrations that uplift our entire family.
Jessica P.
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“Foster Greatness has been nothing but assistance and helped me through difficult situations. Foster greatness is not only a space where you can get assistance but a place where I was able to express the feelings I had and feel heard as a person. Foster greatness is a place where many previous individuals who have experienced foster care can grow and become better individuals. Had I found this platform as a youth I possibly could have avoided juvenile hall and prison”
Alejandro R.
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“The support I got from Foster Greatness is such a blessing, helped me with my needs and also my kids”
Jennifer T.
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My experience with Foster Greatness has been such a blessing, this organization really cares and helps ex foster youth with many resources to help navigate life, school, challenges and finances. This resource helped me receive an iPad and pencil for school to help me succeed in my classes and take notes and use notability.
Eryka M
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Through the workshops, mentorship, and just the encouragement I received, I started to believe in myself again. Forster Greatness didn’t just help me grow, it reminded me that my past doesn’t define my future. It gave me tools, guidance, and a sense of belonging I never thought I’d have.
Lauryn T.
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As a single mom working hard to pursue my education, there have been times I didn’t even know where to begin. Foster Greatness has helped me in so many ways not just by connecting me to resources and support, but also by helping me during times when I had no idea how I was going to get the things I needed
Nancy L.
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“You've given me hope during some of my hardest moments. You’ve made me feel seen, cared for, and not alone. The impact you’ve had on my life and my son’s future is something I will never forget. If it weren’t for your help, I honestly don’t know where I’d be. Thank you for believing in people like me—you’re truly making a difference.“
Zoey D.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our community welcomes anyone impacted by the foster care system, including current and former foster youth, foster parents, social workers, advocates, and allies. If you're passionate about improving the foster care system and supporting those within it, you belong here.
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After creating your account, you can request to speak with a Resource Specialist through our app or website. Our specialists are available during business hours and will respond within 24-48 hours to schedule a conversation.
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No! Joining Foster Greatness is completely free :)
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You do not need to prove your status to join. However, there may be some programs or opportunities that do require proof of lived experience.
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Our Resource Finder includes housing assistance, food pantries, healthcare services, educational opportunities, job training programs, mental health support, legal aid, and much more. Resources are verified and updated regularly.
Contact Us
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